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How China Became a Nation of #brandygirls
Brandy Melville has wowed China’s Gen -Z in 2020. But some say the Italian fashion brand is selling young women an unrealistic, super-skinny ideal.
In Selfie-Obsessed Shanghai, Street Cleaners Are Told to Leave the Leaves
The city aims to provide a natural visual treat for its residents. Sanitation workers say it’s only increased their workload.
In Cashless China, Criminals Are Punished With Payment App Bans
In a society increasingly reliant on Alipay and WeChat Pay, fraudsters will have to make do with cold hard cash.
China’s Influencer Generation Has Discovered the Humblebrag
The new buzzword “Versailles literature” puts a fresh spin on flaunting wealth — something China’s rising middle class is becoming increasingly adept at.
Biden Win Renews Hope for Chinese Students’ Study Abroad Plans
Stringent visa policies and the coronavirus pandemic thwarted the plans of thousands of students who had been preparing for an American education.
Pandemic Could Last Through 2024, Chinese Model Suggests
With the coronavirus pandemic yet to reach its peak and vaccine production likely to be insufficient for months to come, it’s unrealistic to expect COVID-19 to be eradicated anytime soon, researchers say.
How Chinese University Admissions Became a No-Holds-Barred Arms Race
Looking to boost their minimum admissions scores — and their reputations — universities are waging a cutthroat battle for top students. But who’s really benefitting?
Bridgewater Expands China Assets With 22% Annual Return
Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates is doing far better in China than in the rest of the world.
Chinese-Developed Lens Can Slow Childhood Myopia by 60%
The new product is a welcome sign after nearsightedness in the country soared with classes moving online during the pandemic.
China Must Lower Hepatitis Rate Further to Meet WHO Goal
Even with the success of China’s 1992 childhood vaccination program, less than 20% of people living with hepatitis in the country have been diagnosed.
China Inks First Term Deal for U.S. LNG Since Trade War Erupted
China inked its first term deal to buy liquefied natural gas from an American exporter since the trade war disrupted deliveries, a sign of confidence that relations with the U.S. could be normalizing.
Once Blocked, NBA Tries to Bounce Back at Shanghai Expo
The U.S. basketball league has the largest exhibition at the China International Import Expo’s new sports and outdoor leisure section, alongside big brands Nike and Decathlon.
To Lower Medical Costs, China Bets Big on Buying in Bulk
A new centralized procurement scheme could cut $1.7 billion from the country’s health care bill.
Shanghai Trade Expo Sees Massive Crowds, Strict Health Measures
Around 500,000 people from over 100 countries are expected to participate in this year’s China International Import Expo.
COVID Vaccines, Tests Take Center Stage at Shanghai Trade Expo
Several foreign and domestic companies are showcasing health care-related products and services that could help fight the coronavirus.
Shandong Prison Officials Charged With Negligence Over COVID-19 Cluster
Prosecutors argue the defendants’ mismanagement led to more than 200 people contracting the coronavirus at Rencheng Prison in February.
Lanzhou Brucellosis Patients to Receive Payouts From Factory
Some of the more than 3,200 people who contracted the bacterial disease from a veterinary vaccine plant’s contaminated exhaust fumes are complaining of a lack of transparency around the government’s proposed remuneration standards.
Why China Changed the Rules on Jack Ma’s Ant Group: QuickTake
Years of loose regulatory oversight in China helped billionaire Jack Ma’s Ant Group become the world’s most-valuable financial giant, with businesses spanning payments, banking, wealth management and insurance. But a turnabout in rhetoric from Chinese authorities -- and new rules they slapped suddenly on its lucrative consumer-loan business -- signal the once-fertile landscape for the fintech industry has changed. The first casualty was Ant’s $35 billion mega-listing on the eve of its debut in S
Alibaba revenue up 30% as virus drives demand for e-commerce
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s biggest e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding on Thursday reported a 30% jump in quarterly revenue, as China recovers from the virus and online shopping demand remains...
How One Obscure Word Captures Urban China’s Unhappiness
Anthropologist Xiang Biao explains why the academic concept of “involution” became a social media buzzword.
